Wednesday, April 06, 2005
So the sisters have come and gone.
And boy do I miss them.
I will definitely be going to visit them this summer.
We had a great time together. They arrived about 3:30, and while we were still standing in the parking lot a news crew came up and asked if they could interview them about the memorial Mass which we were having for the Pope that day...and they told the news team to interview me. Oh joy. I didn't see myself on TV, but according to those who did watch later that night, I sounded relatively eloquent. But for the grace of God go I.
While I was being interviewed, the sisters ran in to find a restroom Keane Hall (aka boys dorm and home of offices of important people like the President). So...when I was done with the interview, I ran in there looking for them, and couldn't find them. I searched, meanwhile whisper/yelling "Sister!?", and upon passing by the President's office, his secretary told me that the sisters were in visiting with the President. Of course they were. :) So, I went in to find them, and the President was not at all surprised to find out they were with me. Heh. Anyway, he was really excited they were here, and invited them back, and promised to do dinner and whatnot. Hurrah for that.
Later we went to Mass, which was beautiful. It was very elaborate on account of it being the memorial Mass for the Holy Father. I thought the singing was beautiful, and the entire celebration was really quite outstanding. God is good. I guess the sisters remarked to a few of the musicians how beautiful the music was. Hurrah for them liking our liturgies. After Mass they got to meet nearly everyone. This included my advisor, the FOCUS team, random friends of mine, etc. It was great fun.
Then came dinner, which involved much fun, goofing around, and ice cream. Enough said.
Later we did a little session for women in Campus Ministry which allowed the women who came to find out a little more about the sisters, and to ask questions. I think it went quite well. There weren't many questions, but that's common when you're first becoming acquainted with something. I asked the women who came what they thought of the session afterwards and they said that they really enjoyed it and found it very fun and informative. Another hurrah.
Then I took them on a mini-tour of campus, which mostly included just walking from Campus Ministry to my room and back to their room. It works. They liked my room a lot - which, of course, what's not to like? :) Then I brought them back to their room where I told them ghost stories and joked around with them before making sure they had everything they needed and I left. Later Mary and I decided to throw a pebble at the window to frighten them a little (think back to the ghost stories). It was quite humorous.
The next morning they met us in the chapel for Morning Prayer, which I hope they enjoyed. We do not pray the Office nearly as beautiful as they are accustomed to - but we do what we can! :)
Then we did breakfast in the caf...which was another fun experience.
Then they left. :( I missed them as soon as they were out of sight. It was too good to have them so near. I still maintain that my heart was born in Tennessee.
Alas, it was a beautiful time spent with them, and I look forward to them coming back next year! (hint hint!)
As for the rest of my life - my mom left for New York today (and mentioned that she's bringing bail money...should I be concerned?...) Heh. :)
I have surgery a week from today. I'm kind of nervous (no pun intended).
Well, the time for Mass draws ever nearer.
I rejoiced when they said to me
let us go unto the house of the Lord. (except no one invited me yet...I'm just going).
Happy birthday to my Maurice!!
Love, your Therese.
Pax et veritas, y'all.
And boy do I miss them.
I will definitely be going to visit them this summer.
We had a great time together. They arrived about 3:30, and while we were still standing in the parking lot a news crew came up and asked if they could interview them about the memorial Mass which we were having for the Pope that day...and they told the news team to interview me. Oh joy. I didn't see myself on TV, but according to those who did watch later that night, I sounded relatively eloquent. But for the grace of God go I.
While I was being interviewed, the sisters ran in to find a restroom Keane Hall (aka boys dorm and home of offices of important people like the President). So...when I was done with the interview, I ran in there looking for them, and couldn't find them. I searched, meanwhile whisper/yelling "Sister!?", and upon passing by the President's office, his secretary told me that the sisters were in visiting with the President. Of course they were. :) So, I went in to find them, and the President was not at all surprised to find out they were with me. Heh. Anyway, he was really excited they were here, and invited them back, and promised to do dinner and whatnot. Hurrah for that.
Later we went to Mass, which was beautiful. It was very elaborate on account of it being the memorial Mass for the Holy Father. I thought the singing was beautiful, and the entire celebration was really quite outstanding. God is good. I guess the sisters remarked to a few of the musicians how beautiful the music was. Hurrah for them liking our liturgies. After Mass they got to meet nearly everyone. This included my advisor, the FOCUS team, random friends of mine, etc. It was great fun.
Then came dinner, which involved much fun, goofing around, and ice cream. Enough said.
Later we did a little session for women in Campus Ministry which allowed the women who came to find out a little more about the sisters, and to ask questions. I think it went quite well. There weren't many questions, but that's common when you're first becoming acquainted with something. I asked the women who came what they thought of the session afterwards and they said that they really enjoyed it and found it very fun and informative. Another hurrah.
Then I took them on a mini-tour of campus, which mostly included just walking from Campus Ministry to my room and back to their room. It works. They liked my room a lot - which, of course, what's not to like? :) Then I brought them back to their room where I told them ghost stories and joked around with them before making sure they had everything they needed and I left. Later Mary and I decided to throw a pebble at the window to frighten them a little (think back to the ghost stories). It was quite humorous.
The next morning they met us in the chapel for Morning Prayer, which I hope they enjoyed. We do not pray the Office nearly as beautiful as they are accustomed to - but we do what we can! :)
Then we did breakfast in the caf...which was another fun experience.
Then they left. :( I missed them as soon as they were out of sight. It was too good to have them so near. I still maintain that my heart was born in Tennessee.
Alas, it was a beautiful time spent with them, and I look forward to them coming back next year! (hint hint!)
As for the rest of my life - my mom left for New York today (and mentioned that she's bringing bail money...should I be concerned?...) Heh. :)
I have surgery a week from today. I'm kind of nervous (no pun intended).
Well, the time for Mass draws ever nearer.
I rejoiced when they said to me
let us go unto the house of the Lord. (except no one invited me yet...I'm just going).
Happy birthday to my Maurice!!
Love, your Therese.
Pax et veritas, y'all.
